GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 474

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by Sections 15, 16, 17 and 18 of the Land Act, the National Land Commission issues this reservation order to reserve and vest the care, control, and management of the land parcel L.R. No.33024,measuring approximately 4006.493hectares and situated in Garissa County, as described in FR No. 672/168 to Ministry of Defence, hereinafter referred to as "The Management Body". The management body shall hold and use the reserved land parcel subject to the following special conditions; 1. The land shall only be used as a Military Camp & Training Area. 2. The management body shall not part with the possession of the reserved land parcels or any part thereof without the written consent of the National Land Commission. 3. The management body shall within180 days of publishing of this reservation order cause to be prepared and submit to the National Land Commission a land use and management plan of the reserved land parcel. 4. The preparation of the plan referred in (3) shall– (a) take into consideration the physical planning regulations and other relevant laws in force, (b) consider any conservation, environmental or heritage issues relevant to the development,management or use of the public land in its managed reserve, (c) comply with the values and principles of the Constitution (d) allow for controlled/regulated access to critical areas for community livrelihoods and resilience including grazing, salt licks and livestock watering points. (e) provide access to critical areas and pathways for wildlife movement(corridors)and dispersal areas in order to mitigate against potential human-wildlife conflicts. 5. The management body shall prepare and submit an environmental and social impact assessment report before any major land development projects, to identify potential environmental and social risks and propose mitigation strategies in line with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act,1999 (EMCA). 6. The management body ensure that at least 10% of the land is covered by trees and vegetation as part of the Constitutional requirement towards achievement of at least 10% tree cover and green growth agenda. 7. The management body shall facilitate the National Land Commission comply with identification and mapping of ecological sensitive areas (ESAs), develop an inventory of the assets IN THE RESERVED PARCELS and demarcate these for environmental protection and climate change resilience building. 8. The management body shall ensure periodic monitoring of the status of the critical and sensitive natural assets within THE RESERVED PARCELS and submit a report annually to the Commission support and adopt systems and mechanisms for nature regeneration and sustainable landscape management. 9. The management body shall ensure the protection and sustainability of vital and fragile natural assets including water (springs, rivers,), forests, and wildlife concentration and breeding areas for posterity. 10. The management body shall promote local content and engage local communities during land development phases in order to create jobs and income for the local community and their economies. 16th January, 2026 THE KENYA GAZETTE 11. The management body shall ensure enforcement and compliance to guidelines on rehabilitation of quarries, waste disposal sites and wastelands refusal, recycling, re-use, remanufacture and composting. 12. The management body shall support and adopt systems and mechanisms for nature regeneration and sustainable landscape management. 13. The management body shall adopt climate smart technologies for operations and processes that reduce carbon footprints and emissions. 14. The management body shall adhere to the Global Industry Practices (GIPs) that promote good environmental and public health standards. 15. The management body shall ensure proper documentation, stock-take, monitoring and reporting of the land-scape level critical biodiversity resources including measures taken towards their protection and conservation. 16. The management body shall pay any assessment payable to County Government as authorized in law. 17. The management body shall facilitate the harmonious coordination of services provided by other public agencies on the reserved land, ensuring optimal and efficient utilization. 18. The management body shall be responsible for safeguarding the land making sure the demarcated boundaries of the land parcels are well maintained. 19. The management body shall develop an inclusive governance for conflict transformation and peace building on identified disputes, including involving community leaders, women and youth to resolve the disputes. Dated the 7th August, 2025. GERSHOM OTACHI, MR/7893375 Chairman, National Land Commission.